Excessive Rainfall Potential for the Southeast; Heat Expands for Center of the Nation; Critical Fire Weather for Pacific Northwest

Flash flooding threatens areas from the Tennessee Valley to the Carolinas as storms repeat along a stalled front. Monsoonal storms may trigger flooding in the Southwest. Dangerous heat expands across the Desert Southwest, Plains, mid-Mississippi Valley and Southern Tier. Critical fire weather for interior Pacific Northwest. Cooler, drier air brings brief relief to the Great Lakes and Northeast. Read More >

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Last Map Update: Fri, Jul 24, 2026 at 6:14:33 pm CDT

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A Heat Advisory remains in effect for areas off the Caprock until 9 PM this evening. Heat index values will range from 105 to 109 degrees in the advisory area. Take proper precautions to protect yourself from heat illness.

Scattered thunderstorms will be possible this afternoon and evening. Storms are expected to develop across the far southwestern Texas Panhandle and expand south to southeast. Severe thunderstorms with the potential for strong wind gusts and locally heavy rainfall leading to flooding will be possible.

Scattered thunderstorms are expected to develop mainly over the southern TX Panhandle after about 3 PM this afternoon, then drift slowly southward through the evening hours. Gusty winds and heavy rain will be possible with the strongest storms.

Hot, triple digit temperatures continue through next week. A final round of thunderstorms is possible Saturday morning and afternoon before the conditions dry up through Thursday.

Stay indoors during heat waves. Stay indoors in air conditioning whenever possible. If your home doesn't have AC, check if your area has a cooling center. Remain hydrated by drinking water and avoiding alcohol. Check on those most vulnerable to heat, including children and the elderly. If you must go outdoors, go early or late in the day, and dress in light-colored clothing.

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Local Weather History For July 24th...

1988: Three brief tornadoes were observed late this evening in Bailey and Lamb Counties. The editor of the Muleshoe
Journal Newspaper photographed the first tornado four miles north of Muleshoe, just east of Highway 214. This tornado
lasted around 40 seconds and caused no apparent damage. A second brief, but much larger tornado followed this initial
tornado about eight miles northeast of Muleshoe. A third tornado touched down briefly four miles north of Earth and the
parent storm dropped hail up to golf ball size in Earth.

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Excessive Rainfall Potential for the Southeast; Heat Expands for Center of the Nation; Critical Fire Weather for Pacific Northwest

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